In agriculture, we spend a lot of time with data — collecting it, analyzing it, debating it, and using it for decision making

Providing the excellent care and environment our animals need to thrive raises the ceiling of how well they can perform

Nearly six months after the 2018 Farm Bill was extended for one year, we are seeing some movement on the next version of the bill

The dry period should be a time of rest for cows and is an opportunity for the mammary system to heal and regenerate

Starting today, Monday, April 29, new restrictions are in place for the movement of lactating dairy cattle across state lines

Futures prices indicate that 2024 could be the third-highest milk price year on record

Many aspects of dairy farming in the U.S. have changed over the past 50 years

We are entering a busy time on most dairy farms, with spring planting being a top priority along with so many other day-to-day responsibilities

Mannheimia haemolytica is one of the leading causes of respiratory disease in cattle

The use of beef sires on dairy cattle has gained popularity over the last few years on farms around across the country

Exports are critical to America’s dairy farmers and processors

New genetic evaluations will be available April 2, 2024, with the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) publishing updates for 50 traits and four selection indices on 82 million dairy animals

Corky, yeasty, oxidized, malty, and scorched might not be words the average person thinks of when describing dairy products, but for food science students who have learned to identify the slightest discrepancy...

Nothing ever stays the same, and if we look at agriculture and beyond, the world has undergone tremendous change over the last two centuries

February was a big month for USDA data releases

There is no question which ration on a dairy receives the least attention. Often overlooked is the diet for the far-off dry cows

The Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Environmental Stewardship Program (FARM ES) is collaborating with the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy to integrate a new, process-based model for greenhouse...

Forage quality tops the list for important contributions to the health and profitability of all livestock but often remains an afterthought

Farmers are well aware of the challenges that come with various strains of salmonella, but handling an outbreak of sick animals can still be difficult. What can be done when Salmonella Dublin (S. Dublin)...

Understanding the root causes of dairy lameness could save your operation money when it comes time to make culling decisions within your herd. In a webinar conducted by Iowa State University Extension,...